I Like Art

Episode 91: Five More Things I've Learned from Being an Artist for 20 Years. Part 2

After recently celebrating her 20th year anniversary of graduating from art school and working as a professional, artist and host Sara Glupker talks about five more things she learned from this experience. Sara tells stories from her life and uses these talking points to relate to the listener. Sara also talks about updates from her recent solo show at her alma mater Western Michigan University and what she's up to in the studio. If you missed the Part 1 episode from last week, please check it out. Sara has learned so much over the past two decades that she didn't even cover all of it in the Part 2. A Part 3 episode will come out soon in the coming weeks! Be sure to tune in next week- Tuesday for a new episode of I Like Art Podcast. Thank you for tuning in and we hope this episode leaves you feeling uplifted and inspired!

This episode is sponsored by: Sara's studio practice- through the sales of her original paintings, calendars, notecards and prints.

To preview/ shop everything on her website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop

To purchase a 2026 Calendar: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop/p/2026calendar

To preview/collect paintings from Sara's WMU Show: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop/collectwmu-solo

Sign up for Sara's Email newsletter here (scroll to bottom of her "about" page and fill out at bottom of web page- located in the peach colored box) : https://www.saraglupkerart.com/about

Show Links, Books, Mentions:

Free! Listen Sara's Spotify Playlist for her solo show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3BLFFZQDvnC5zlisBGZLuU?si=ULKGVqaNQsqaD7VvddfZkw&pi=qa6gaqWNRpeoO

The Create! Collective (formerly the Art Queens Society): https://thecreatecollective.com/

Find Sara here:

Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist

Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast

Episode 90: Five Things I've Learned from Being an Artist for 20 Years. Part 1

After recently celebrating her 20th year anniversary of graduating from art school and working as a professional, artist and host Sara Glupker talks about five things she learned from this experience. Sara tells stories from her life and uses these talking points to relate to the listener. Sara also talks about updates from her recent solo show at her alma mater Western Michigan University and what she's up to in the studio. Tune in next week for Part 2 of the episode where Sara shares more juicy things she's learned over the past two decades. Thank you for tuning in and we hope this episode leaves you feeling uplifted and inspired!

This episode is sponsored by: Sara's studio practice- through the sales of her original paintings, calendars, notecards and prints.

To preview/shop everything on Sara's website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop

To purchase a 2026 Calendar: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop/p/2026calendar

To preview/collect paintings from Sara's WMU Show: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop/collectwmu-solo

Sign up for Sara's Email newsletter here (scroll to bottom of her "about" page and fill out at bottom of web page- located in the peach colored box) : https://www.saraglupkerart.com/about

Show Links, Books, Mentions:

Free! Listen Sara's Spotify Playlist for her solo show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3BLFFZQDvnC5zlisBGZLuU?si=ULKGVqaNQsqaD7VvddfZkw&pi=qa6gaqWNRpeoO

Find Sara here:

Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist

Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast

Welcome to Episode 89: Picking Up Where We Left Off

In this episode artist and host Sara Glupker says hello after taking a very unintentional year off from sharing on the podcast. She is so excited to be back and gives listeners permission to pick up on a creative project/hobby/dream that they may have set down. We hope this episode leaves you feeling uplifted and inspired!

This episode is sponsored by: Sara's studio practice- This show is paid for by the sales of her original paintings, calendars, notecards and prints. Thank you so much to everyone who has ordered from Sara's website!

To preview/ shop everything on her website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop

To purchase a 2026 Calendar: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop/p/2026calendar

To preview/collect paintings from Sara's WMU Show: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop/collectwmu-solo

Sign up for Sara's Email newsletter here (scroll to bottom of her "about" page and fill out at bottom of web page- located in the peach colored box) : https://www.saraglupkerart.com/about

Show Links, Books, Mentions:

Free! Listen Sara's Spotify Playlist for her solo show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3BLFFZQDvnC5zlisBGZLuU?si=ULKGVqaNQsqaD7VvddfZkw&pi=qa6gaqWNRpeoO

The Create! Collective (formerly the Art Queens Society): https://thecreatecollective.com/

Ekaterina S. Popova: https://www.katerinapopova.com/

Find Sara here:

Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist

Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast

In this episode artist and host Sara Glupker gives a life and studio update of what she's up to the past couple months, talks about the podcast turning 3, and reflects on her art career the past 5 years. She encourages listeners to do the same: reflect on what dreams have come true the past 5 years and also write down some goals/dreams/visions for their lives in the upcoming 5 years. We hope this episode leaves you feeling uplifted and inspired!

This episode is sponsored by: Sara's 2025 Calendars! Calendars are 12" x 12", printed on glossy heavy cardstock and full of vibrant art for the upcoming year. This is the 11th calendar Sara has produced with her art and loves shipping these out all over the world. She also gift wraps for free.. There is a limited quantity available, so snag yours here through Sara's website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop/p/2024calendar-x48rn

Sign up for Sara's Email newsletter here (scroll to bottom of her "about" page and fill out at bottom of web page- located in the peach colored box) : https://www.saraglupkerart.com/about

Upcoming VIP Events with Sara/ the studio:

October 2025- Sara's solo exhibition at Western Michigan University

Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast

Find Sara here:

Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist

Welcome to episode 87 of I Like Art Podcast featuring Wendy Conklin of Chair Whimsy!

Want to add more fun, color, whimsy and play into your life? This interview is for you! Listen to Austin, Texas-based artist and chair stylist Wendy Conklin of Chair Whimsy have a casual chat with artist and host Sara Glupker. Wendy talks about embracing all facets of her creative self and how her creativity was ignited after learning how to reupholster chairs.. This lead Wendy down a colorful, multi-passionate creative path and she talks about her various creative projects- including her recent cabin makeover at her upstate New York cabin/ "camp". Listen to Wendy and Sara talk about their collaboration in creating three special paintings for one of Wendy's bedrooms in the cabin and what that process was like (you can order prints of these paintings- the link is below). Wendy talks about the power of collaboration and her recent "musical chairs" project- where she created 10 chairs inspired by Taylor Swift (surely check that out). Wendy has some upcoming offers for creatives including online programming, retreats and her book! Finally, Wendy talks about her plans for this fall and the future and encourages listeners to get busy and say YES to those creative urges! We hope you enjoy this sparkling episode and feel ready to dive back into your creativity!

If you enjoyed the show, we would love for you to follow, subscribe or write a review! Sara releases new episodes weekly and loves to share her passion for art for everyone, sharing the stories of today's living artists, telling stories from the studio and most importantly- using this space to encourage YOU to discover your creative voice and live more creatively! Thank you again for listening!

This episode is sponsored by: the sale of Sara's Original Paintings, Prints and other Art Goods. Check out her website and shop online: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop

To Pre-Order one of Sara's 2025 Calendars: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop/p/2024calendar-x48rn

Connect with this episode's featured artist Wendy Conklin here:

Website: https://chairwhimsy.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairwhimsy/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Chairwhimsy/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DIYwithChairWhimsy

Chair Whimsy: blog: https://chairwhimsy.com/the-guest-bedroom-my-whimsical-cabin-makeover/

P.I.N.K. Creatives Retreat: https://www.pinkcreatives.com/

Purchase Wendy's book Life Whimsy here: https://chairwhimsy.com/book/

Purchase Prints of the paintings Sara made for Wendy's cabin: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop

You can watch this podcast interview here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XUjAQFmXB1w

Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast/

Find Sara Glupker- Podcast host here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker

Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist

Episode 86 of I Like Art Podcast: "Leaping without Looking"- Interview with Canadian artist Brandi Hofer.

What is a "Be Brave Day"? Canadian artist Brandi Hofer talks about how she uses "be brave days" to go after her big dreams and land amazing opportunities as an artist and business owner. Hear about Brandi's portrait class and how ANYONE can learn her portrait-making techniques. Leave this episode feeling a little braver, energized and more inspired!

If you love the show, we would love for you to follow and subscribe or even write a review! Sara releases new episodes on Tuesdays/Wednesdays and loves to share her passion for art for everyone, sharing the stories of today's living artists, telling stories from the studio and most importantly- using this space to encourage YOU discover your creative voice and live more creatively! Thank you again for listening and joining Sara!

This episode is sponsored by: Sara's upcoming workshop for artists/creatives: How To Create + Sell Your Artist Calendar, her upcoming Calendar Pre-Sale and the sale of her original paintings. Click here to learn more about the workshop and to register: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/store-1/p/calendarworkshop.

Use Code: HAPPY at checkout for 20% off this course. Must register before August 29, 2024

To Pre-Order one of Sara's 2025 Calendars: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop/p/2024calendar-x48rn

About this episode's featured artist:

Taken from Brandi Hofer's website:

"Hello, I'm Brandi Hofer, and I wear many creative hats. I'm an artist, muralist, author, podcaster, and educator, with a passion for making meaningful connections through art.

I'm proud to be a collected Canadian Artist, with my work exhibited internationally and across North America. Recently, I had the privilege of showcasing my pieces in the vibrant art scene of NYC.

A highlight of my career has been the completion of my largest project to date, a monumental 3082 sq/ft mural titled Choose Love and Join Hands in Truth and Reconciliation. Along with the installation of this massive project, we ran an Indigenous Mentorship Program. To celebrate the project we held an unveiling and Final Ceremony with elders blessing, dancing and drumming. This collaboration with my community holds great personal significance.

In 2021, I took my commitment to creative education further by founding an Art Academy in partnership with my local public school district, with a focus on inclusivity, diversity, and self discovery. Additionally, I established the Colour Me Happy online Community, Book, and Podcast, aiming to spread creative joy far and wide. In the coming years, I'm excited to take my educational workshops to the next level by building an eco-friendly artist residency and arts centre right here in Canada.

My artwork has been featured on national television and has graced the pages of international publications and the prestigious Saatchi Gallery. I'm grateful for the support of collectors like Jillian Harris, Sarah Baeumler, Jenna Kutcher, Andrew Salgado, Jann Arden, and Sarah Nicole Landry (thebbirdspapaya).

My studio, where my children and I create, is nestled in the tranquil Canadian prairies. It's not just a space, but a sanctuary for artistic expression and shared moments of creativity."

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Connect with this episode's featured artist Brandi Hofer here:

Website: https://www.brandihofer.ca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandihoferstudios/

Instagram/ Colour Me Happy Community: https://www.instagram.com/colourmehappycommunity/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandiLHofer

Check out Brandi's Online Portrait Class: https://brandihoferstudios.thrivecart.com/portrait-class/?_gl=1*1cjtoae*_ga*MTQ1NzU0MjQyNS4xNzIzNzY1OTcx*_ga_05JXSG6TKL*MTcyNDc1NjYwMi4zLjEuMTcyNDc1NjcyNS4wLjAuMA..

Listen to Brandi interview Sara on her podcast: Colour Me Happy: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/giving-yourself-permission-to-create-overcoming-imposter/id1549968568?i=1000666358155

Things mentioned during the episode:

Movie: Atomic Habits

Music: Feist

The Art Queens Society: https://www.artqueens.co/

Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast/

Watch the latest I Like Art Podcast Interviews on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ILikeArtPodcast

Find Sara Glupker- Podcast host here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker

Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist

Welcome to Episode 85: Fall in Love with Your Creativity

I know it's sad that summer is coming to an end but let's take a minute to dream and create the dream bucket list for your fall creative activities! Host and artist Sara Glupker gives listeners prompts to help them brainstorm, plan and create the fall bucket list to ensure we have a wonderful fall full of creativity and inspired action.

This episode is sponsored by: Sara's upcoming workshop for artists/creatives: How To Create + Sell Your Artist Calendar, her upcoming Calendar Pre-Sale and the sale of her original paintings. Click here to learn more about the workshop and to register: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/store-1/p/calendarworkshop.

To Pre-Order one of Sara's 2025 Calendars: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop/p/2024calendar-x48rn

Sign up for Sara's Email newsletter here (scroll to bottom of her "about" page and fill out at bottom of web page- located in the peach colored box) : https://www.saraglupkerart.com/about

Upcoming VIP Events with Sara/ the studio: Go to: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/events

August 29th at 10:00am EST- Live Workshop online- How To Create and Sell Your Artist Calendar

September: Sara's 2025 Calendar Pre-Sale

October 17th- Sara gives public lecture at Western Michigan University

October 19th and 20th (10:00am EST- 5:00pm)- Sara's Open Studio Weekend- held in conjunction with Southwest Michigan's Arts and Eats Tour

October 2025- Sara's solo exhibition at Western Michigan University

Show Links, Books, Mentions:

Listen to Sara's interview on the Colour Me Happy Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/giving-yourself-permission-to-create-overcoming-imposter/id1549968568?i=1000666358155

Molly's Morning Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/show/36qdzOctoJdjarIosKyerr?si=40721acf7f044654

Listen to recent episode of Art and Cocktails where Sara is interviewed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wowing-your-collectors-building-an-independent-art/id1390128131?i=1000665069972

Arts and Eats Tour Info: https://thornapplearts.org/artsandeats/

The Art Queens Society: https://www.theartqueens.com/membership

Ekaterina S. Popova: https://www.katerinapopova.com/

Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast

Find Sara here:

Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist

Welcome to Episode 84: Support an Artist!

In this episode artist and host Sara Glupker encourages listeners to seek out artists they love and show them support and love at this time! Sara talks about the importance of supporting artists and real-life examples of how we can support our creative community. We hope this episode leaves you feeling uplifted and inspired!

This episode is sponsored by: Sara's upcoming workshop for artists/creatives: How To Create + Sell Your Artist Calendar, her upcoming Calendar Pre-Sale and the sale of her original paintings. Click here to learn more about the workshop and to register: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/store-1/p/calendarworkshop. Use Code: EARLYBIRD to receive 20% off this workshop! To collect originals, shop directly from her website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop

Sign up for Sara's Email newsletter here (scroll to bottom of her "about" page and fill out at bottom of web page- located in the peach colored box) : https://www.saraglupkerart.com/about

Upcoming VIP Events with Sara/ the studio:

August 29th at 10:00am EST- Live Workshop online- How To Create and Sell Your Artist Calendar

September: Sara's 2025 Calendar Pre-Sale

October 17th- Sara gives public lecture at Western Michigan University

October 19th and 20th (10:00am EST- 5:00pm)- Sara's Open Studio Weekend- held in conjunction with Southwest Michigan's Arts and Eats Tour

October 2025- Sara's solo exhibition at Western Michigan University

Show Links, Books, Mentions:

Listen to recent episode of Art and Cocktails where Sara is interviewed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wowing-your-collectors-building-an-independent-art/id1390128131?i=1000665069972

Arts and Eats Tour Info: https://thornapplearts.org/artsandeats/

The Art Queens Society: https://www.theartqueens.com/membership

Ekaterina S. Popova: https://www.katerinapopova.com/

Book: Colleen Hoover's It Ends with Us

Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast

Find Sara here:

Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist

Episode 83 of I Like Art Podcast: "Enter Your Creativity"- Interview with artist Tina Rawson.

Welcome to episode 83 of I Like Art Podcast featuring artist Tina Rawson!

Not sure how to jump back into being a creative person? We've got you! Tune in to this week's episode of I Like Art as host Sara Glupker talks to Massachusetts-based Swedish artist Tina Rawson. Tina talks about her journey into creativity, her upcoming amazing retreat for the any-level creative (and how to sign up!), what Swedish Folk Art is, her passion for teaching and fostering a creative community and how to add creativity back into your life. We know you will love this episode and leave feeling a little lighter and ready to dive back into your creative desires - however that looks!

Thank you so much for tuning in to this week's episode and please check out all of the links below to get to know and follow Tina Rawson and learn more about her upcoming summer retreat!

If you love the show, we would love for you to follow and subscribe or even write a review! Sara releases new episodes on Tuesdays/Wednesdays and loves to share her passion for art for everyone, sharing the stories of today's living artists, telling stories from the studio and most importantly- using this space to encourage YOU discover your creative voice and live more creatively! Thank you again for listening and joining Sara on this creative adventure!

About this episode's featured artist:

Tina Rawson took up the bold decision in 2021, amidst the protracted COVID-19 pandemic, to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a painter.

Studying art in college at the University of Pittsburgh helped prepare her for work as an artist, and travels throughout Europe and across the United States inform her work. Her memories of people and places also provide artistic inspiration. She sees beauty in the everyday and hopes to relay it through bright colors, movement and texture.

Her many exhibits include a recent solo exhibit "Creative Connections: Contemporary Art" at the Newburyport Art Association, a show at Coastal Living Gallery in Little Compton RI, and a museum show at The Wenham Museum in Wenham, MA entitled "My Essentials." She is a proud member of The Art Queens, The Newburyport Art Association; and a gallery member of the Little Compton Cafe in RI and the Portsmouth Historical Society's Gift Shop in NH.

Tina works as an artist and educator in Amesbury Massachusetts and visits her native Sweden annually. She owns Start 2 Art, where she teaches young children through adults the joy of making art and kurbits, a Swedish folk art style which she studied in Sweden.

Connect with this episode's featured artist Tina Rawson here:

Website: www.tinarawsonart.com

Instagram:www.instagram.com/tina.rawson.art

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TinaRawsonArt

Facebook/ Start2Art: wwww.facebook.com/tinastart2art

For More info and to Sign Up for Tina's upcoming Art Retreat: https://www.tinarawsonart.com/event-details/midsummer-madness-art-retreat

*Special coupon code for $25 off Tina's upcoming retreat: Code: FLOWERS

This is the Adelynrood's info:

www.Adelynrood.org and

https://www.instagram.com/adelynrood?igsh=MTVvZ3dqeDV5bDdiaA==

You can watch this podcast interview here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ujXmDyEBEpE

Things mentioned during the episode:

Movie: Amelie

The Art Queens Society: https://www.artqueens.co/

Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast/

Watch the latest I Like Art Podcast Interviews on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ILikeArtPodcast

Find Sara Glupker- Podcast host here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker

Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist

Welcome to episode 82 of I Like Art Podcast featuring Canadian artist Julia Veenstra.

Julia is a multi-passionate entrepreneur- artist, gallery owner, gardener and founder and creator of the Square Foot Show. In this episode artist and host Sara Glupker chats with Julia about her childhood and career as an artist and mother to five children. Julia talks about her many life passions and her passion for living an artful life. Julia and Sara also talk about the upcoming Square Foot Show- an online art show featuring 52 international artists (including Julia and Sara this round) and how you can collect work from the show and even win original art! Stay tuned for the end of the episode as Julia also reveals a special offer only for ILA podcast listeners!

Thank you so much for tuning in to this week's episode and please check out all of the links below to get to know and follow Julia Veenstra and to connect to the upcoming Square Foot Shows.

If you love the show, we would love for you to follow and subscribe or even write a review! Sara releases new episodes on Tuesdays and loves to share her passion for art for everyone, sharing the stories of today's living artists, telling stories from the studio and most importantly- using this space to encourage YOU discover your creative voice and live more creatively! Thank you again for listening and joining Sara on this creative adventure!

About this episode's featured artist:

Julia Veenstra is a renowned Canadian artist and entrepreneur known for her lively composition and vibrant use of colour. Having lived in various countries through her life, Julia incorporates diverse influences into her impressionistic and representational style—it's no surprise, then, that her work is found in collections across the globe. She chooses acrylic as her medium of expression due to its immediacy and the ability to create bright and vivid colours.

Julia's artistic journey has led her to focus on capturing the vivid landscapes of her native Canada, for which she has gained national recognition, including a feature on the coveted Royal Winter Fair poster. As an entrepreneur, she's made a significant impact on thousands of artists and collectors worldwide through initiatives like Square Foot Show, Artlabel, and her new gallery, Crown and Press. You can often find Julia in her studio, a converted garage, at her home on Beach Boulevard in Hamilton.

Connect with this episode's featured artist Julia Veenstra here:

Website: https://juliaveenstra.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jveenstraartist/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@juliaveenstraartist

Julia's Gallery: Crown and Press Gallery website: https://crownandpress.com/en-us

Crown and Press Gallery on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crownandpressgallery/

More info about the Square Foot Show is here:

Website: https://squarefootshow.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squarefootshow/

*Special coupon code for an artist print from Julia Veenstra's website:

Use code: Julia-Ten-Once on Julia's Website: https://juliaveenstra.com/ for a one-time discount of 10% off of one of Julia's Prints!

You can watch this podcast interview here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/unWLiEDJDTA

Things mentioned during the episode:

Trisha Romance, Artist: https://www.instagram.com/trisharomance/

Book: God is (Not) in Control by Jason Clark

YouTube Channel: Erin the Impatient Gardener: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheImpatientGardener

Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast/

Watch the latest I Like Art Podcast Interviews on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ILikeArtPodcast

Find Sara Glupker- Podcast host here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker

Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist